Daniel Paille feeling better, considered day to day

The Bruins appear to have dodged a bullet, as coach Claude Julien told reporters Sunday in Newark that Daniel Paille is feeling much better, one day after he left the TD Garden ice appearing dazed.

By Dan CagenDaily News staff

The Bruins appear to have dodged a bullet, as coach Claude Julien told reporters Sunday in Newark that Daniel Paille is feeling much better, one day after he left the TD Garden ice appearing dazed.

Paille was hit hard by Buffalo defenseman Jake McCabe and hit the back of his head on the ice. Paille needed assistance from teammates Reilly Smith and Torey Krug to skate the short distance to the bench and didn't return, while McCabe was given a game misconduct.

Paille had two previous concussions this season.

Julien also told the media that Patrice Bergeron's injury is minor and Chris Kelly, who has a back injury, is considered day to day.

After the Bruins close out the regular season Sunday against the Devils, they'll have three days off before opening the playoffs Thursday vs. the Red Wings.